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The 3 main benefits of coaching supervision

Coaching supervision offers three main benefits: normative (ethical guidance), formative (education and learning), and restorative (emotional support). It also reduces coach isolation, promotes reflection, and safeguards clients.

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Insights to actions

When clients experience insights in coaching, describing their new reality in detail helps solidify lasting change. Thoughtful, customized questions can deepen understanding and make their future possibilities feel real and actionable.

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Reflection on reflection: the 6 “D” process to generate your own process

A reflective process was created using the 6 D framework: Dream, Design, Deliver, Double-check, Develop, and Do it again. This approach helps coaches ask motivating, growth-oriented questions before and after sessions.

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Internal states vs. Intentional states: how to “go deep” in coaching

Explore the consequence of assuming "internal states" vs. "intentional states" in coaching. What are your criteria for a "deep" and "transformational" coaching conversation?

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When coaching clients want to continue - but you don't think they need to

When coaching self-sufficient clients, ethical questions arise about the value of continued sessions. Coaches should evaluate if the client is dependent, lacks alternative support, or benefits from scheduled reflection. If the client is financially comfortable and the sessions provide value, continuing may be reasonable, but always prioritize empowering the client’s independence

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Dominant discourses of coaching: which one have you been recruited into?

Simon Western (2012) identifies four dominant coaching discourses: Soul Guide, Psy Expert, Managerial, and Network Coach, each requiring distinct approaches, purposes, and skills in coaching practice. Which one have you been recruited into?ing

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9 things coaches can do to protect client data right now

9 things coaches can do immediately to protect client data. Read the most important simple and immediately actionable steps.

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Transformational coaching without "digging deep"

Explore the nuances of "digging deep" in coaching. This blog challenges the preference for transformational sessions, advocating for meaningful conversations without essentialist traps. Learn how to invite change effectively.

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Group coaching in a slump

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First, do no harm - how coaches can hurt clients

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When clients do not (really) want to be coached

Coaching must be voluntary and can be terminated by the client anytime. However, clients might reluctantly participate due to pressure. Coaches should acknowledge the situation, ensure confidentiality, emphasize voluntariness, and check in regularly.

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Is your client stuck in a language trap? by Roy Marriott

Clients often fall into language traps, believing constructs like "low self-confidence" prevent action. Help them escape by deconstructing these constructs, focusing on their actual goals, and exploring positive outcomes.

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Getting ready for coaching: do we do centering exercises?

Some coaches start coaching sessions with a centering exercise by default. Explore the balance between coach-guided exercises and client autonomy, ensuring respectful, client-focused growth.

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Demonstrating your coaching brilliance to ICF assessors in 4 easy stages by Roy Marriott

When producing a recording for an ICF coaching credential, focus on recording many sessions to relax into coaching. Identify and enhance your coaching brilliance, make it visible to assessors, and gradually develop new skills.

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When the fit between coach and client does not fit - what then?

The commonly held belief in the necessity of coach-client chemistry is challenged in this blog. Instead, the focus is on collaborative engagement with the client's goals, suggesting practical methods to enhance coaching effectiveness. Exploring the concept of "willing to be disturbed" promotes growth and learning beyond traditional trust and safety paradigms, advocating for diverse perspectives and ethical conundrum resolution.

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